(UNDATED) – The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is a federally mandated four-year funding and scheduling document for surface transportation projects in Indiana.
Project types involving pavement and bridge facilities, projects addressing safety, congestion, mobility and emergency response can be found in the STIP. Also, this document includes investment in various modes of transportation including transit, pedestrian trails, and bicycle facilities.
Only projects in which construction and operating funds can reasonably be expected to be available are included in the STIP. The STIP is updated every two years.
States are required to develop STIPs and do so in coordination with:
- The Federal Highway Administration
- The Federal Transit Administration
- Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)
- Local Governments in Non-Metropolitan Areas
The STIP document will cover fiscal years 2020 through 2024 (INDOT fiscal year is July 1 thru June 30). More information is coming soon regarding viewing the STIP on-line via the INDOT website, ways to submit comments during the public comment period and related next steps before document approval.
As part of INDOT’s commitment to public outreach and engagement, 12 public open houses are scheduled this spring to raise awareness of the STIP, its process and to solicit input from our customers as we meet with communities around the state.
During the open houses, INDOT team members will be available to engage in conversation, address questions and solicit input related to a variety of topics including project selection, multimodal, highway safety, economic opportunity, Americans with Disabilities (ADA) programs, Local Public Agency (LPA) programs, public involvement, district construction, maintenance, traffic operations and transportation planning.
Speaking of planning, INDOT is updating its long-range plan for improving Indiana’s Transportation System. INDOT’s Long Range Plan establishes a vision for future transportation investments, examining critical trends, challenges and future-year needs to provide Indiana citizens (Hoosiers) the highest level of safety and mobility possible to meet the needs of economic development and quality of life.
The public open houses are opportunities for INDOT to meet with transportation stakeholders in an informal open house setting where discussions and conversations are welcomed and appreciated.
INDOT Public Open Houses:
Wednesday, March 27th
Greenfield District
Heritage Christian High School
6401 East 75th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46250
5 p.m. until 7 p.m. (local time)
Wednesday, April 10th
Fort Wayne District
Harrison Hill Elementary School
355 Cornell Circle
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
5 p.m. until 7 p.m. (local time)
Thursday, April 11th
LaPorte District
Rochester High School
1 Zebra Lane
Rochester, IN 46975
5 p.m. until 7 p.m. (local time)
Tuesday, April 30th
Crawfordsville District
South Vermillion High School
770 West Wildcat Drive
Clinton, IN 47842
5 p.m. until 7 p.m. (local time)
Wednesday, May 1st
Fort Wayne District
Northwood High School
1300 North Main Street
Nappanee, IN 46550
5 p.m. until 7 p.m. (local time)
Wednesday, May 8th
LaPorte District
Hammond High School
5926 Calumet Avenue
Hammond IN, 46320
5 p.m. until 7 p.m. (local time)
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
Thursday, April 4th
Greenfield District
Winchester Community High School
700 North Union Street
Winchester, IN 47394
5 p.m. until 7 p.m. (local time)
Wednesday, April 24th
Vincennes District
Benjamin Bosse High School
1300 Washington Avenue
Evansville, IN 47714
5 p.m. until 7 p.m. (local time)
Thursday, April 25th
Vincennes District
Paoli Jr./ Sr. High School
501 South Elm Street
Paoli, IN 47454
5 p.m. until 7 p.m. (local time)
Thursday, May 9th
Crawfordsville District
Oakland High School
1100 Elizabeth Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
5 p.m. until 7 p.m. (local time)
Wednesday, May 15th
Seymour District
Columbus East High School
230 South Marr Road
Columbus, IN 47201
5 p.m. until 7p.m. (local time)
Thursday, May 16th
Seymour District
Lawrenceburg High School
100 Tiger Boulevard
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
5 p.m. until 7 p.m. (local time)
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with disabilities requiring assistance and/or accommodation related to accessibility to program information and participation during the open house event, are encouraged to contact INDOT’s Office of Public Involvement (317) 232-6601 rclark@indot.in.gov. Persons of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) requiring assistance related to program information and participation during the open house event are also encouraged to contact the Office of Public Involvement. Persons representing an ADA and/or LEP population are encouraged to contact INDOT about coordinating services such as language, visual and audio interpretation services.
